Please note, all computer chips are unique and a set of successful overclock settings one one chip will not necessarily work on another similar chip.
The below ASRock Z77 Professional UEFI Bios screen prints are for my reference only in case I need to recover from a full reset, and again, are not intended for use on another chip per se.

Battle-Ready: When it’s time to take your competitive gaming on the road, the Vengeance C70 mid-tower PC case is a great choice. It’s crafted out of solid steel and made to survive trips with less wear and tear, and the ergonomic carry handles help you move your gear with confidence.

Air Cover: High-performance gaming hardware requires high-performance cooling. Vengeance C70 is equipped with three 120mm fans out of the box, with mounting points for seven more to meet your exact air cooling demands.

Water Cover: Vengeance C70 is also outfitted for liquid cooling upgradeability. You get 240mm radiator compatibility on top of the case, and if that’s not enough, you can remove the lower hard drive cage to fit a second 240mm radiator for a dual-loop setup.

Gear Up: A case is as much a part of your armory as any other component. With internal USB 3.0 connectors for modern motherboards, native SSD compatibility, eight expansion slots and room for long graphics cards, the C70 stands ready to take on any challenger.

Product Description:
After the overwhelming success of the Liquid Pro, the new Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra was developed. Of course the Liquid Ultra is also made of 100% metal, but it has an absolute new usability and offers an outstanding performance. Due to the paste-like texture the application is now very easy.

The Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra was optimized for highest performance and optimal usability. The thermal compound consists to 100% of metal, but can be applied very easy with a commercial brush. The processor (Heatspreader) should be cleaned thoroughly before apply the Liquid Ultra, in order to eliminate dirt, old thermal compound or fat.

Depending on the size of the Heatspreader, three to four division lines of Liquid Ultra should be applied centrically on the Heatspreader. Then the Liquid Ultra should be disposed slowly and without pressure on the Heatspreader. The less pressure is used when elapsing, the easier the Liquid Ultra can be applied. The Liquid Ultra has a pasty form, whereby the application goes very fast. Please pay attention to coat also the edges of the Heatspreaders. Therefore always use the same brush side. It is usually not necessary to apply more Liquid Ultra again for a commercial processor.

When applying Liquid Metal, a little more care is necessary compared to the application of conventional pastes. If you are inexperienced in dealing with computer hardware you may wish to pick another paste that has less performance and less potential risks. (Liquid PRO is electrically conductive).

Intel has moved away from using the fluxless solder found in Sandy Bridge and is instead applying basic thermal interface material paste to join the chip's integrated heat spreader to the CPU die.
Fluxless solder generally has a much improved thermal conductivity, typically in the range of 80W/mK, while a standard TIM paste has only 5W/mK, making the new solution potentially 16 times less efficient.
With increasing die power densities, Ivy bridge should be even more demanding on thermal dissipation per metre, yet thanks to testing from a PC Watch investigator,
where the Ivy Bridge TIM was replaced with aftermarket alternatives, it was proven that the stock TIM was the primary culprit in increased Ivy Bridge temperatures, with results showing stock temperature drops of up to 18 per cent and, temperature drops at 4GHz @ 1.2V of up to 23 per cent, using Coolaboratory TIM as an alternative paste.

I used a thin razor blade to remove or "delid" the IHS from the CPU die

Delidded Intel Core i7-3770K CPU

Cleaned up using a credit card as a scraper and 70% alcohol pads

CoolLaboratory Liquid Ultra Metal Paste applied thinly to the CPU

CoolLaboratory Liquid Ultra Metal Paste applied thinly to the IHS

11/03/2012

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Lapping Modification:

DIY

Concept:
The process of lapping involves grinding down the top surface of your CPU's Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) and the bottom surface of your Air or Water Cooling Block.
The theory is that the closer to perfectly flat that these two surfaces are, the better contact they will make thereby providing greater thermal transfer.

The items I used to perform this were a very flat working surface, in this case a thick piece of glass, and diminishing grades of wet/dry sandpaper.
I started with 220 grit sandpaper taped down to the glass sheet, held the IHS / Waterblock flat to it, and worked it back and forth rotating it every 15 round trip strokes.
When the sandpaper began to clog up with residue, I was able to rinse it off as I used wet/dry sandpaper. You want to do the bulk of flattening with the 220 grade paper.
Then move to 400, 800, and 1000 to get all remaining scratches out. 1500 grit is really not necessary but gives it a decent shine. That is far as I went.
For a true mirror finish you will need to hit it with 2000 and also 2500 or 3000 as well.

That is an 12 degree (celsius) reduction on the hottest running core. While I attribute a few degrees to the new and improved Corsair H100i (vs. the original H100), this is a very nice
reduction in temps for minimal cost. As a result my goal of boosting the overclock by 200mhz should now be achievable.

wet/dry sandpaper220, 400, 800, 1000, 1500 grtis

IHS marked and ready for lapping

IHS after first round of 220 grit sanding

IHS after second round of 220 grit sanding

IHS after third round of 220 grit sanding

IHS after fourth round of 220 grit sandingjust about all leveled outand ready to proceed to next grit level

So as luck would have it, a little over one week after I finished my build using the Corsair H100 cooler, Corsair releases (11.16.2012) a new iteration of the product...the H100i.
It is a significant enough change for me to eBay my H100 and purchase the newer model.

Here is a list of differences between the original H100 and the new H100i:

Corsair Link compatibility in the box, so you can just plug in the included USB cable into a motherboard USB 2.0 header and download the software. This allows you to create your own fan and noise profiles, and to adjust the RGB LED logo color on the front of the unit and even have it changed color based on temperature.

Moved from 4-pin "molex" power to a SATA power connector.

Upgraded cold plate

Upgraded impeller/bearing/motor design for lower noise pump unit.

Upgraded split-flow manifold design.

Upgraded to wider tubing with more flexibility, but retaining the same low evaporation rates.

Upgraded the fans to SP120L design. Same impeller as the SP120 retail, with a different housing. A high-torque motor keeps the fan spinning near its ideal RPM even with backpressure. The noise level of the units is significantly better than last year, as a result.

New Industrial Design.

Changed mounting mechanism for AMD/Intel bracket to be magnetic, so you can swap out the tops without any screws.

Extreme Performance CPU Cooling:
Have a PC case that supports a top-mounted 240mm radiator? Take your CPU cooling to a new level. H100i starts with the advanced design of the Hydro Series H80i, and adds a double-wide radiator for even better performance.

Built-In Corsair Link Monitoring and Control:
Monitor temperature and control lighting and fan speed on your screen. No additional hardware is necessary.
Just connect the included Corsair Link cable to a USB header on your motherboard and download the free Corsair Link Dashboard software.
You can monitor coolant temperature and adjust cooling performance directly from your desktop.

My Corsair C70 Vengenance case came stock with 3 3-pin 1200rpm case fans.
One was mounted on the rear as an exhaust fan and two up front on the hard drive bays mounted with a pull configuration.

My Corsair H100i CPU Cooler came with two 3-pin 2700rpm fans which I mounted in a push configuration to exhaust the hot radiator's air out of the case.

The H100i's 3-pin SP120L fans are known to experience a high pitched whine and/or grinding noise in certain configurations and conditions. Luckily they came out with a replacement product
which corrected the issue, though it did take them around 4 months to do so.

At the time that I obtained two 4-pin PWM SP120L replacement fans for the H100i cooler, I decided why not purchase a few more (for a total of six SP120L's) and replace all the fans inside my case.
The first reason was to obtain better airflow within the case. Upgrading to 2700rpm fans over the stock 1200rpm case fans will do that albeit with more noise at full speed.
At this time I also added one of these fans as a bottom mounted intake fan for a more balanced airflow since I would then have three for intake (bottom and two front fans)
and three for exhaust (rear and two top mounted radiator fans). Also, having SP (Static Pressure) type fans would be better than Airflow type up front where the air needs to be drawn over the hard drive bays.

The second reason was for better fan control using the CorsairLink2 software product.
My original fans were all of the 3-pin type. 3-pin fans have three wires which are for Ground, +12V Power and Sense which reports the actual speed of the fan.
These new 4-pin fans are PWM controlled. PWM stands for Pulse-width modulation. They have four wires as follows; Ground, +12V Power, Sense and Control.
3-pin fans can vary their speed by reducing or increasing the voltage sent to the Power wire.
4-pin fans always have their power fixed at 12V, but vary their speed by turning the switch between supply and load on and off at a fast pace to adjust the rotation speed on the fly
without changing the input voltage delivered to the fan.

CorsairLink2 is a dashboard sortware product that allows you to monitor your Corsair H100i CPU Cooler and fans attached to it as well as other hardware such as SMART drives and GPU's.
The fans get plugged into the power header that is located on top of the H100i's pump. There are two ports on this power header. The H100i comes with two 4-pin PWM fan Y cables included.
This is so you can use a total of four fans with your H100i, typically for two on each side of the radiator for a push/pull configuration.

What I decided to do was to order four more SP120L PWM fans for a total of six at $15 each.
Then I purchased two additional 12" long 4-pin PWM fan black sleeved Y cables by OKGEAR Model FC444PWM-12BKS at $5 each.
I left the two fans that are mounted to the H100i radiator wired to the Corsair Y cable that connects to one of the power ports.
The other remaining power port first has the Corsair Y cable in it, then an OKGear Y cable at each end of that for a total of 4 PWM fans running off this one port.

When purchasing a PWM type Y splitter cable it will have 1 Female and 2 Male PWM Connectors. For it to work correctly you need to ensure that only one of the male connectors
has the 4th Control Wire for accurate fan speed and readings.

Now I can control and monitor all six fans via the CorsairLink2 software (screenshots below).

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2
*Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit OS. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with HDMI and DisplayPort ports
*Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
**Due to chipset limitation, the Blu-ray playback of Intel® HD Graphics is only supported under Windows® Vista™ and Windows® 7.
***Intel® InTru™ 3D is only supported under Windows® 7 and Windows® 7 x64.

Great Looking, Great Overclocking Memory at a Great Price.
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 memory modules are designed with overclockers in mind. Vengeance DIMMs are built using RAM specially selected for their high-performance potential. Aluminum heat spreaders help dissipate heat, and provide the aggressive look that you want in your gaming rig. As a bonus, the attractive low price of Vengeance memory will also leave lots of room in your system build budget.

Seriouis About PC Memory? So are we.
Like the legendary Dominator, enthusiast-grade Vengeance DRAM is designed for stability, stringently factory-tested, and backed by our limited lifetime warranty. And, we know that great looks are as important as great performance. This is why Vengeance modules come in a variety of colors to match your components and let you build your system just the way you want it.

Superior Overclockability Through Careful Screening.
Overclocking your components can be a fun and rewarding way of pushing your gaming PC to its performance limits. Vengeance can help make this happen. Before each module is assembled, the DRAM chips are individually screened not only to ensure reliable meeting performance specifications, but to allow generous headroom for stable overclocking.

Optimized for Compatibility with the Latest CPUs and Motherboards.
Vengeance memory is designed specifically for the latest CPUs. Vengeance modules are available in 1.5V and 1.35V configurations for maximum compatibility with all Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors, as well as the 2nd generation Intel Core processor family. With dual channel, triple channel, and quad channel kits, there's a Vengeance configuration that's perfect for your motherboard.

XMP Memory Profile for Simple, Safe Overclocking.
Vengeance memory supports the Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) standard, and each module is individually factory-programmed with an XMP profile indicating supported timing, frequency and voltages. Just enable XMP on your compatible motherboard and you'll automatically get optimized memory overclocking without having to deal with multiple BIOS settings. Of course, if you're an experienced overclocker — or an aspiring one — you can adjust the settings to push for even higher performance.

Designed for Enthusiasts. Backed by Corsair.
There's a reason why world-champion overclockers, extreme gaming enthusiasts and high-end system builders all trust Corsair for high-performance memory that they can install with confidence and pride. Whether you're breaking your own records or you're simply building a dream gaming rig, you can count on Corsair memory.

The Corsair Advantage
With a long history of building enthusiast-grade memory and components, we've earned a reputation for quality, compatibility, and performance. Need help? We're available by phone call, email or web forum.

Quiet operation at low loads
Basic PC power supplies have fans that spin whenever your PC is on – whether you’re pushing your graphics card to the limit or just surfing the web. HX Series power supplies are smarter than that: they generate less heat, so they require less cooling, and the thermally controlled fan only spins when it’s needed.

Slay the cable kraken
The modular cable set allows you to use only the cables you need for your particular set of components. There’s no more unwieldy mythical tentacled monstrosity of unused cables to clutter up the inside of your case.

High efficiency – Low heat.
Efficiency is the measurement of how well a power supply converts the AC power from your outlet to the DC power used by your PC’s components. If your power supply isn’t efficient, it will generate more heat, which requires more cooling and more fan noise. And, it might even affect your power bill.
HX Series PSUs are among the most efficient on the market. They help keep your PC cool and quiet, and your power bill down.

Model:

Brand: CORSAIR

Series: HX Series

Model: HX750

SKU#: CP-9020031-NA

OEM Manufacturer: Channel Well Technology

Specifications:

Type: ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91

Maximum Power: 750W

Fans: 1

PFC: Active

Main Connector: 20+4Pin

+12V Rails: Single

PCI-Express Connector: 4 x 6+2-Pin

SATA Power Connectors: 12

SLI: Ready

CrossFire: Ready

Modular: Modular

Energy-Efficient: 80 PLUS GOLD Certified

Over Voltage Protection: Yes

Under Voltage Protection: Yes

Over Current Protection: Yes

Over Power Protection: Yes

Short Circuit Protection: Yes

Input Voltage: 100 - 240 V

Input Frequency Range: 47 - 63 Hz

Input Current: 12A - 6A

Output: +3.3V@25A, +5V@25A, +12V@70A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3A

MTBF: 100,000 Hours

Dimensions: 5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 7.9"(L)

Dimensions: 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 200 mm (D)

Operating temperature: 0°C - 50°C

Cooling: 140mm Double Ball-Bearing Fan

Weight: 2.4 kg

Compliance: ATX12V v2.31, EPS 2.92

Output Connectors:

Native:

1 x Main ATX connector (600mm) connector (20+4Pin)

1 x 8-Pin (4+4 pin) EPS 12V (660mm)

2 x 8-Pin (6+2 pin) PCIe (580mm)

Modular:

1 x 8-Pin (4+4 pin) EPS 12V (660mm)

8 x Peripheral 4-pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm+100mm)

12 x SATA (400mm+100mm+100mm+100mm)

2 x Floppy FDD adapters (100mm)

2 x 8-Pin (6+2 pin) PCIe (580mm)

Features:

Fanless operation at low power loads

Low profile, black modular cables

Continuous power output at 50C

Multiple GPU ready

Industrial grade components, like 105C high quality capacitors

A dedicated single +12V rail offers simple configuration and maximum compatibility with the latest graphics cards and other components

Description:
Burn Blu-ray discs as well as DVDs and CDs with this LG BH12LS38 Blu-ray Burner!

The BH12LS38 can write to BD-R discs and BD-R Dual Layer at 12x, and is capable of rewriting to BD-RE media at 2x speeds. It can also burn DVD+R and DVD-R media at 16x, DVD±R Dual Layer at 8x, and CD-R discs at 48x speeds. This drive features a 4 MB buffer and a SATA interface.

Plus, it supports 3D Blu-ray disc playback for a more realistic entertainment. You can even create your own professional labels directly onto the disc thanks to its LightScribe technology. Enjoy high definition movies on your computer with the LG BH12LS38 Blu-ray Burner!

Read and write Blu-ray discs at 12x with the BH12LS38 Blu-ray Disc Rewriter that allows you record up to 50GB of files, photos, or business documents onto a single dual layer BD-R disc. Play
HD content from BD Video discs or record up to nine hours of high definition video. SATA interface technology allows for easier integration and ultimately faster performance while LightScribe
gives you the added feature of etching customized labels onto a special coated LightScribe disc (sold separately). Get into the Blu with the BH12LS38 by LG.

Add thin carpeting to all areas of the storage container to eliminate movement of stored objects and associated noise.

Make drawer easily removable. There is a factory installed drawer stop, that prevents the drawer from opening all the way.
While this is designed to add stability to the drawer it makes it very inconvienent to reach the last few inches of the drawer and also
prevents easy removal to organize stored objects.

As the fourth generation of the legendary Vertex family, the Vertex 4 Series pushes storage performance to the max and redefines the modern day computing experience. Vertex 4 SSDs are innovatively engineered to deliver industry-leading file transfer rates and superior system responsiveness, all while providing a more durable, reliable, and energy efficient storage solution compared to traditional hard drives. Designed to take full advantage of the SATA III interface, the Vertex 4 unleashes ultimate productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications.

Mirroring real-world performance scenarios over a broad spectrum of consumer desktop and mobile applications, Vertex 4 SSDs are designed to provide a superior user experience and extreme performance over the other current solutions available on the market. With the cutting-edge Indilinx Everest 2 platform, Vertex 4 is optimized for consistent, high speeds with the complete spectrum of file types and sizes including both compressible and incompressible data for balanced performance like no other drive you've experienced.

Product Description:
Barracuda Green drives save you time, delivering green power that won’t slow you down. Available with SATA 6Gb/s interface and 64MB cache and combined with the industry's only 5900-RPM spin speed, you can be sure you're getting the best performance in the green-power drive category. In addition, Seagate SmartAlign technology simplifies your transition to the Advanced Format (AF), 4K standard. With the high-capacity Barracuda Green drives, there is no need for time-consuming integration utilities required by similar AF drives.

Overview:
Toshiba Canvio® Desk Desktop External Hard Drive is easy to set up and is ideal for expanding your storage needs. This drive offers high capacity storage in a small compact design that saves your precious desk space.

The Canvio® Desk’s built-In USB 3.0 Interface significantly improves file transfer performance for large media files and dramatically minimizes the wait time for backup. Plus, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

The Canvio® Desk is designed to be versatile on your desktop—supporting both horizontal and vertical orientation to fit your space whether in your home or office. Its fan-less design makes drive operation whisper quiet while efficiently keeping the drive cool.

The included NTI® Backup Now EZ™ software scans your system and recommends the best coverage for your computer. Choose between backing up your files to the cloud, backing up your files and folders to your Canvio® Desk hard drive, backing up everything saved on your computer, or choose all three for the most comprehensive coverage.

Click the restore button and you can recover a file or folder. Boot to your Canvio® Desk Hard Drive and it will restore all the files saved on your computer2. We’ve even included a utility to create a bootable USB flash drive to make the process even simpler.

The Drive Space Alert monitor will keep an eye on your drive and let you know when it is getting full.

For advanced users, we’ve added the ability to customize your backup routine. Options include the ability to select only the most common file types, (like work documents, pictures, movies, music, etc.), change how often your backup takes place (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) and change the threshold settings on the Drive Space Alert.

Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, Toshiba Canvio® Desk Desktop External Hard Drive is built in accordance with Toshiba’s high quality standard offering reliable high capacity add-on storage and backup solution with the latest USB technology.

Disclaimers:
1. One Gigabyte (1GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes and one Terabyte (TB) means 1012 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 240 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
2. Compatible with Windows® OS only
3. Transfer rate may vary depending on user’s system configuration and capabilities.
4. 5 Gbps is the maximum interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
5. This product is covered by a three (3) year standard limited warranty. A copy of the warranty is preinstalled on the drive or can be viewed online at http://pcsupport.toshiba.com/accessories3yr.
6. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system

Overview:
Purchased to be used as an always on media server connected to the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 Gigabit Smart Router being used as an access point.
Has a limited 2-year warranty.

A spacious 4TB of capacity in a single, compact portable drive for your growing digital library—high-quality, on-the-go storage enhanced by a durable design and exceptional reliability.

Small drive, large storage for your digital life on your computer and mobile devices. The Seagate® Backup Plus portable drive offers the mobility of a portable
with the high capacity of a desktop drive. Under a sleek metal design lies up to 5TB of storage—twice the capacity of comparable 2.5-inch portable
drives. This gives you the space to store your movie, music and photo collections—and take them with you wherever you go.
High-speed USB 3.0 and 2.0 connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your PC without the need of an external power supply.
Install the NTFS driver for Mac®, and you can use the drive interchangeably between Windows and Mac computers without
reformatting. Via the Seagate Dashboard software, you are provided with tools for local, mobile, cloud and social media backup. Run a one-click backup or
schedule an automatic backup plan to protect your files in your Backup Plus portable drive at your convenience. Install the free Seagate Mobile
Backup app on an iOS or Android mobile device to back up all of the pictures and videos from the device to your external drive or the cloud.

SAHHPIRE HD 7950 3GB with Boost now has the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 5000MHz effective, and runs with a core clock speed of 850 MHz which with PowerTune Dynamic Boost rises to 925 MHz on the engine.

For enthusiasts wishing to maximise performance, a new version of the SAPPHIRE overclocking tool, TriXX supporting this latest generation of technology is available free to download from the SAPPHIRE website. TriXX allows tuning of GPU voltage as well as core and memory clocks, whilst continuously displaying temperature. Manual control of fan speed is supported, as well as user created fan profiles and the ability to save up to four different performance settings.

HDMI:
Turn your PC into a home entertainment centre with HDMI. Simply connect the graphics card to an LCD TV with an HDMI input and you will be able to enjoy watching HD videos with audio in the living room.

Mini-DisplayPort:
Enjoy the benefits of the latest generation display interface, DisplayPort. With the ultra high HD resolution, the graphics card ensures that you are able to support the latest generation of LCD monitors.

Dual-Link DVI-I:
Equipped with the most popular Dual Link DVI (Digital Visual Interface), this card is able to display ultra high resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz.

AMD Stream Technology:
Accelerate the most demanding applications with AMD Stream technology and do more with your PC. AMD Stream Technology allows you to use the teraflops of compute power locked up in your graphics processer on tasks other than traditional graphics such as video encoding, at which the graphics processor is many, many times faster than using the CPU alone.

AMD Avivo HD (DVD/HD-DVD/Blu-ray Playback):
Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond and enjoy a more feature rich experience with enhanced Unified Video Decoder(UVD)

AMD CrossFireX™ Multi-GPU Technology:
Triple or Quadruple gaming power with AMD CrossFireX™ Multi-GPU Technology.AMD CrossFireX technology supports up to four graphics cards to be used in a single system.

AMD HD3D Technology:
Enjoy the most immersive experience possible with full support for High Definition Stereoscopic 3D, a technique that presents 2D images (movies, games, photos) in a format that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth when using compatible 3D displays / glasses / software.

28 nm GCN (Graphic Core Next) Architecture:
The new and 28nm GCN Architecture with more efficient process technology puts more transistors in less space, enabling a dramatic increase in Processing Power. Crank the settings, devastate your enemies and bear witness to absurdly high frame rates with AMD Radeon HD7000 series graphics card-DirectX 11 has never looked this good. Maximum setting and crazy performance shouldn’t be a compromise. The AMD Radeon HD7900 Series with the new 28 nm GCN Architecture assures that it’s not.

PCI Express 3.0:
PCI-Express 3.0 delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe Gen 2 for faster GPU (GPU communication-up to 16GB/sec in each direction), maximizing the performance from your GPU when paired with the latest platforms.

AMD Eyefinity 2.0:
The next generation of AMD Eyefinity technology is here, featuring all-new support for stereo 3D, universal bezel compensation and brand new display configurations. Face it: the best just got better: The enhancements for AMD Radeon HD7000 series include: Stereo 3D-multi-display stereoscopic 3D support via DisplayPort 16K X 16K maximum display group resolution-output up to 268 megapixels per GPU. To support 3 displays, one of the monitors has to support DisplayPort

Dual-X:
Famous for our exclusive cooling solutions like the award winning Vapor Chamber Cooling technology - Vapor-X, SAPPHIRE's reputation for innovative excellence continues to grow with the introduction of our new dual-extractor technology - Dual-X. Dual-X is a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans that provide quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load.

Shader Model 5.0:
Supports the latest Shader Model 5.0 feature set including VTF (Vertex Texture Fetch) which is a key feature used extensively in many of the games that ship today. Without support for this feature the game will fall back to a lesser shader path resulting in the loss of cool, lifelike effects made possible by Shader Model 5.0

OpenGL 4.2:
OpenGL 4.2 improves the GPU efficiency by improving the shader process operation and capturing GPU tessellated geometry. The process of modifying an arbitrary subset of compress texture is also simplified. The memory management in handling shaders is more efficient as well.

Best Microsoft DirectX11 Support:
The tessellation performance on AMD Radeon HD7000 is up to 2X faster than the previous generation, and DirectCompute performance is also faster to accelerate advanced post-processing, filtering, and anti-aliasing techniques. Direct X11 games has never looked this good.

AMD Catalyst Control Center™:
The AMD Catalyst Control Center™ software application gives you complete control over the performance and visual quality of your SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon™ based graphics card allowing for the best experience on your PC.

Anti-aliasing features:

Supports advanced AA (Anti-aliasing) features to maximise your enjoyment of high definition gaming.

TriXX Utility:
TriXX helps users to get the optimum performance from compatible SAPPHIRE graphics cards in any application by allowing them to monitor, tune and save different settings of key parameters for the card.

Enhanced Internet Browser Applications:
Not just for video and games, the power of your GPU can now accelerate the latest versions of some Internet browsers (IE9/Mozzilla FireFox) utilising Direct 2D rendering for a faster and more responsive browsing experience including high quality image rendering and media playback.

AMD App Acceleration:
AMD App Acceleration is a set of technologies designed to improve video quality and enhance application performance. Full enablement of some features requires support for OpenCL, DirectCompute or DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA).

AMD PowerPlay with ZeroCore Power Technology:
AMD PowerPlay is a power management technology in response to the GPU loading, AMD PowerPlay automatically manages the power consumption. AMD RADEON HD7000 Series with AMD ZeroCore Power Technology, the power consumption can be as low as less than 3 Watt when idle, making the best use of power.

AMD HD Media Accelerator:
AMD HD Media Accelerator has been designed to help optimize and dramatically improve video playback on your computer by taking advantage of hardware video acceleration from your AMD Radeon GPU. With full 3D stereoscopic decode you can enjoy it all in 3D. AMD HD Media Accelerator speeds up the decode of one 1080p and one 1080i HD video streams simultaneously by hardware, and the new hardware encodes/transcoder processes your media content faster than ever!

Cutting-edge Quad HD display support (4K Support):
The display resolution on AMD Radeon HD7000 series is quadrupled to the resolution of 4KX2K( 4096X2160 ) from the outputs of DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI.

AMD PowerTune technology (with Boost):
AMD PowerTune technology (with Boost) is a breakthrough technology that sets an entirely new direction for maximum performance at TDP. It allows the GPU to be designed with higher engine clock speeds which can be applied on the broad set of applications that have thermal headroom.

The Kensington Pro Fit® Full-Size Wireless Mouse has an ergonomic, right-handed shape with a soft rubber grip for all-day comfort.
It features a high-definition optical sensor with a pointer speed quick-select button for enhanced productivity.
It uses 2.4 GHz wireless for long range with minimal interference. And it is built to last with a limited lifetime warranty. PC and Mac compatible.

Features:

Part number: PN K72370US

Warranty: limited lifetime warranty

Connection: 2.4 Ghz

Tracking: RF

Power: 2 AA battery

Ergonomic, right-handed shape with soft rubber grip

Pointer speed quick-select button

Forward/back buttons

High-definition optical sensor (up to 1200 DPI) for responsive control

The Dell™ UltraSharp™ 2007FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish design and advanced functionality. The monitor offers resolution of up to 1600x1200 pixels and also provides 16 ms typical response time to enable crisp clear images when using the display for fast motion video. It also offers high contrast ratio of up to 800:1 that generates sharper, crisper lines and images while, the wider viewing angle allows you to view the screen from various positions without compromising image quality. The Dell™ 2007FP monitor features analog as well as digital (DVI-D) capabilities, providing connection flexibility. The slim black bezel design fits into most working environments and on most desktops. The combination of advanced LCD technology and the range of added features make UltraSharp 2007FP an ideal display for any user.

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Provides clear, sharp images at a maximum resolution of up to 1600x1200 pixels

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The Harman Multimedia Odyssey I transducer is designed specifically for extremely small speaker enclosures while providing significant mid bass.
In addition to the bass, the small, rigid and light inverted aluminum cone provides performance that will rival most tweeters used in multimedia speakers today.
Small and elegant satellite speaker that perfectly integrates with the subwoofer while providing superior midrange and highs.
The Magnum series subwoofer transducer provides deep bass from a small enclosure.

Overview:
The HK695 Audio System is the latest innovation from Harman Kardon. Harman Kardon’s audio heritage combined with continual research has provided the unique technologies included in the HK695 Audio System. These technologies include Vmax, a Harman International audio image-processing algorithm that seamlessly supports both two and four channel sound cards. This audio hologram creates a four speaker sound field from two speakers through the use of a head related transfer function when used with a four channel sound card. In addition, the algorithm provides enhanced stereo when used with a two channel sound card. The system includes two desktop speakers and a subwoofer that can be placed either on the floor or on your desk. Both satellite speakers and the subwoofer are magnetically shielded to provide protection against computer monitor image distortion.

The Touchstone DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adaptor (E-MTA) TM1602 delivers two lines of primary line Voice over IP (VoIP), ultra-high speed data access, and multiple battery pack options to support telephony service during power outages. Designed as an upgradeable solution for advanced users, the TM1602 enables both home and small businesses the speed and performance achievable with a 24x8 bonded channel cable environment along with industry-leading ARRIS voice and battery back-up features. With the TM1602, cable operators can maintain competitive position against VDSL and fiber to the home services by offering subscriber data services as high as 960Mbps.

The GigaX1008B switches are an efficient, yet affordable, solution for the Home or SOHO Networks. High performance Fast Ethernet switching is provided in a stylish, compact, space-saving design. The fan-less design also ensures for a quiet and peaceful working environment. With the quality that you have come to expect from ASUS, you can rest assured that your Network will enjoy long-lasting, trouble-free connections.

Features:

Built-in VIP LAN Port: Ensure the prioritized traffic on the VIP port is forwarded with no more delay.

Description:
I purchased this USB switch in order to easily share my USB Keyboard and USB Mouse with both my Desktop and Laptop (with Docking Station) Computers.

I have two inputs on my big screen monitor which allows that to be shared between the two computers. But to share the keyboard and mouse, this USB Swith is additionally needed.
By connecting the single USB 'A' port on this device to my monitors USB Hub, I can then plug my keyboard and mouse into the USB hub.
Then you connect each one of the two USB 'B' Ports on the switch to the desktop and laptop respectively.
You can then simply select using the 1-2 manual switch on top of the device to switch between the two computers.
You would then still need to switch the monitors input accordingly, but much cheaper than purchasing a KVM switch.

Manufacturer Description:
Share a USB device with 2 computers
IOGEAR's 2-Port USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch enables two computers to easily share one USB device such as a printer, scanner, hard drive camera, etc. The GUB212 2-Port USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch features push-button switching so there's no software to install, and works right out of the box. The GUB212 is not OS dependent so it is compatible with any computer running at least a USB 1.1 or higher host controller and an operating system with the corresponding USB 1.1 or higher drivers. *In plain English, you can share nearly any USB device between nearly any two computers without doing anything except plugging it in. We add the caveat "nearly any" due to the fact that despite the backward compatibility of USB 3.0 devices, there are some that just cannot work with USB 2.0 due to bandwidth limitations. That said, you can use most USB 3.0 hard drives and peripherals with the understanding that they will transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. This means you can use the GUB212 with a USB 1.1 compatible devices and/or USB 1.1 equipped computers, but keep in mind the connection speeds will be limited to USB 1.1.

What can this do for me?
The GUB212 is great for small offices or home offices since you can share expensive peripherals instead of purchasing duplicates. Connect your USB device to the GUB212, then connect the included USB cables to each computer and a simple button press will switch your high-resolution scanner, 3D printer, webcam, barcode scanner, etc. from one computer to the other. The GUB212 can even share devices between computers running different operating systems. Want to share a keyboard and mouse between your MacBook and Raspberry Pi? No problem, add a USB hub like the IOGEAR GUH285 and the GUB212 will switch them back and forth easily.

It is equipped with a RJ11 port that protects phone/fax/modem/DSL equipment as well as a gold-plated RG6 coax port that is perfect for protecting your cable modem, cable TV lines, and DSS equipment. Electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding will rid your equipment from any harmful EMI/RF interference. MOV technology ensures the protection of all connected electronics and the surge suppressor itself.

Additional Warranty Information: CyberPower will 100% guarantee this product for as long as you own it -- No questions asked. We stand behind our products and guarantee quality. CyberPower also offers a #1 rated technical support that will assist you with product, installation, or warranty concerns --- Free of Charge.Connected Equipment Guarantee of $150,000.

Here is my home network. I created the network diagram using Microsoft's Visio 2010. The network currently uses over 1,200 feet of Cat5e wire.
I performed the installation myself all within the existing walls of a 50+ year old home. I used Cat5e for both the ethernet network wiring as well as the telephone system.
This way, if need be, a wire can be re-purposed at the network patch panel at any time.

For the Cat5e wire I used UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) CMR (Communications Riser) 24 AWG Solid Conductor (not stranded) cable.
The 'R' in CRM is for 'Riser'. Riser type cables are engineered to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor and are suitable for vertical shaft applications.
CMR cable cannot be used in ducts or plenums. In that case you would need CMP Plenum cable.